2015: Played in six games in a reserve role at linebacker and on special teams . . . Recorded three tackles (all solo) . . . Season-high two stops posted against Missouri State and had another against Texas State.
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE: Two-year letterman at the safety and linebacker position . . . Led team in tackles as a sophomore, earning all-conference and the team Defensive MVP honors . . . Named a Southern California League Defensive Player of the Week . . . Completed his sophomore campaign with 85 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble return for a touchdown . . . Tallied 40 tackles and one interception during his freshman season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played his senior season at Colville High School in Colville, Wash. . . . Played defensive back for the Indians under head coach Randy Cornwell.
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 9, 1991, in Newbort, Oregon . . . Son of Paul Swanson Sr. and Nicole Robinson . . . Has 10 siblings, including Devon Swanson, Taylor Swanson, Jordan Swanson, Tony Swanson, Gabe Swanson, Lyrik Swanson, Crystal Burt, Rylee Wilson, Aiden Foster and Lance Foster . . . Earned his associates degree from Orange Coast College . . . Enlisted in the Washington National Guard at age 17 . . . Member of the United State Army from 2009-13 . . . Joined the Army Honor Guard (funeral honors) and was in charge of military funeral services Eastern Washington . . . Participated in over 300 military funeral services, coordinating funeral services and training military personnel in standard operating procedures . . . Went through certified training for the Honor Guard in Little Rock, Ark. . . . Member of the Color Guard for special events such as Seattle Seahawks home games . . . Placed third in the in the northwest Soldier of the Year (Army) contest in 2012 . . . Earned an E4 Specialist rank at age 19 . . . Taught Honor Guard courses in Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Washington . . . General Studies major.
